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MPR News Intelligence on higher education

By Alex Friedrich

afriedrich@mpr.org

Alex Friedrich reports on higher education issues for MPR News. Among the stories he has covered: the fall of the Berlin Wall, aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, 2003 Moscow suicide bombing and 2004 presidential elections in the Republic of Georgia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and a master’s in European political economy from the London School of Economics.

Mississippi RiverHow Augsburg is going all Mark Twain

Alex Friedrich July 13, 2015, 1:32 PM Jul 13, 2015
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Mississippi River

Some students and professors will spend fall semester paddling and learning on the Mississippi River. Read more →

presidentsHow past U of M presidents view higher-ed today

Alex Friedrich May 4, 2015, 5:11 PM May 4, 2015
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presidents

It was a meandering discussion, but the most interesting topics revolved around changing support for higher education. Read more →

Metro State data breach affected 160,000 students

Alex Friedrich April 15, 2015, 3:15 PM Apr 15, 2015
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Campus leaders say an investigation has concluded that a hacker could have obtained the last four digits of the Social Security numbers of about 11,000 students. Read more →

UMNU of M starting massive systems upgrade

Alex Friedrich April 10, 2015, 12:25 PM Apr 10, 2015
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UMN

It should improve how the U manages areas such as payroll, financial aid and grading. Read more →

U of M names research reform team

Alex Friedrich April 8, 2015, 9:27 PM Apr 8, 2015
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Plans are expected on President Eric Kaler’s desk by May 15. Read more →

MnSCU names Northland, NHED leaders

Alex Friedrich March 18, 2015, 6:45 PM Mar 18, 2015
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Dennis Bona comes to Northland after having a rough patch at Kellogg Community College in Michigan. Read more →

University of MinnesotaConsumer group wants sanctions against U of M

Alex Friedrich March 16, 2015, 5:57 PM Mar 16, 2015
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University of Minnesota

The D.C.-based consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen is calling for a federal investigation of the University of Minnesota’s human-subjects protection program — and says the program’s accreditation should be rescinded. The announcement, made today, comes after a strongly worded external review last month said the U was not doing enough to protect the subjects of its Read more →

Two views on Dayton’s role in MnSCU agreement

Alex Friedrich March 10, 2015, 10:48 AM Mar 10, 2015
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In January, both sides downplayed its significance. Read more →

RoshaNew U of M regent on selection, U drug review

Alex Friedrich March 5, 2015, 4:10 PM Mar 5, 2015
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Rosha

Regent-elect Darrin Rosha says lawmakers should take a “hard look” at the regents selection process Read more →

sit-in studentU of M students accept deal on sit-in charges

Alex Friedrich February 26, 2015, 2:40 PM Feb 26, 2015
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sit-in student

Thirteen University of Minnesota students arrested at a Feb. 9 sit-in of the president’s office have accepted an offer that could lead to the dismissal of their cases in a year. Read more →

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